INSTALLATION, OPERATION & APPLICATION GUIDE
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MODE OF OPERATION
The ICM517A is UL Rated as a Type 2 device and must be installed
before the equipment it is intended to protect. It can be installed at the
A/C disconnect or an indoor/outdoor electrical panel. Suitable for use
on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 10,000 rms symmetrical
amperes, 240V max, when protected by a circuit breaker rated 15-60A
maximum and 120V minimum. Device wires should be kept at a minimal
length to increase response time and effectiveness of the control.
Contains no serviceable parts. LED indicates when protect is present.
Limited lifetime product, up to a 3-year $10,000 connected
equipment warranty
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn off the main breaker and/or main power to the service disconnect.
2. Remove the cover on service disconnect or the electrical panel.
3. Mount through conduit connection of electrical panel:
3.1 Remove one lock nut and sealing ring on the unit.
3.2 Feed the wires into the electrical panel service disconnect.
3.3 Re-secure the lock nut and sealing ring (see mounting instructions).
4. Route the green wire to the grounding lug and secure.
5. Connect the two black wires and one white wire (see wiring for 120 &
240VAC).
– For electrical panel: Connect to closest two-pole breaker (240VAC).
Connect to the closest single-pole breaker (120VAC).
– For A/C disconnect: Connect to the disconnect load side terminals.
6. Reinstall cover on service disconnect or the electrical panel.
7. Restore power; LED should be on with 120 VAC present from black to green
and black to white.
8. Close electrical panel or cover.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Before
installing this unit, turn off power at
the main service panel by removing
the fuse or switching the appropriate
circuit breaker to the OFF position.
ATTENTION: No replaceable or
repairable parts;
ATTENTION: Aucune pièce
remplaçable ou reparable
Device is intended to be connected only to panel connection. All
wiring must conform to national, state and local electrical codes.
14AWG wire or larger required. Product contains no serviceable parts.
WARNING — SHOCK HAZARD — DO NOT OPEN;
ATTENTION – RISQUE DE CHOC – NE PAS OUVRIR
SPECIFICATIONS
Service Voltage: 120/240 volt, single phase
Maximum Surge Current: 100,000 amps
Maximum Energy Dissipation: 1,020 joules
Installation Point: Electrical panel, electrical disconnect
Diagnostics: Green light indicates surge suppression present
Enclosure: NEMA Type 4X waterproof metal enclosure
AC Protection Modes: L-L, L-N, L-G, N-G
Conduit Connection: 3/4"
Dimensions: 5.0" L x 3.06" W x 1.75" D
Weight: 0.55 lbs.
WIRING DIAGRAM (120 VAC)
Indoor Installation
(120 VAC Shown)
BLK
BLK
Wire Nut
Neutral Bus
WIRING DIAGRAM (240 VAC)
Indoor Installation
(240 VAC Shown)
BLK
Neutral Bus
ICM517A
Surge Protective Device
Outdoor Installation
(120 VAC Shown)
F
F
U
U
B
S
S
R
E
E
B
B
B
Wire Nut
B
G
Ground
Outdoor Installation
(240 VAC Shown)
F
F
U
U
S
S
R
E
E
B
B
B
G
Ground
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